Author: Solitaire Magazine
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Spain: Luxury At Its Best
Special feature by Spain Tourism Board It’s about time you think Spain when you think Luxury What makes Spain the rising luxury destination of Europe? The short answer is its incredibly rich and vibrant culture that sets the stage for culinary, shopping, and many leisure activities. If business or your holidays takes you to the…
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CELEBRATING LIFE… AND SOLITAIRE’S 100TH ISSUE
Here’s to never letting anything or anyone dull our sparkle Photographer Chino Sardea Fashion Director and Stylist Josiah Chua Stylist’s Assistants Misato Kato and Riane Toh Makeup Nikki Fu / Indigo Artisans using YSL Beauty Hair Kenneth Ong using Hanz de Fuko DI Specialist Dexter Maneja Model Fiona Fussi / Basic Models Frilly chiffon blouse,…
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TOP 10 JEWELLERY TRENDS
PERENNIAL FAVOURITES Top 10 jewellery trends that have withstood the test of time ‘Classic’ defines a trend that is here to stay. In fine jewellery, it can be a style, a design element, a technique, or even a material used. Some trends come and go, but some are here to stay. Here, we look at…
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Iconic Muses
The jewellery world’s most glamorous and legendary inspirations From Jane Birkin for Jean-Louis Dumas to Françoise Gilot for Picasso, a designer’s muse does not only inspire the artist in shaping a label or a piece of art into the icon that it is known today. She perfectly embodies and epitomises the creation, almost becoming synonymous…
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THE GERMAN PRECISION
Schreiner Fine Jewellery helps put the country’s fine jewellery industry on the world map Germany’s big Cs — cars, carnivals, and castles — merely scratch the surface of what makes this Western European country an appealing travel destination. Misty forests, romantic river valleys, and stretches of lush vineyards are a feast for the eyes. But…
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THE REAL FASHION INFLUENCERS
A look through the most glamorous century in fashion The 20th century was, indeed, the “Century of the Designer”. The significant influence of Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture who founded his house in 1858, continued on to set fashion as an undisputed trend in the last century and until today. Fashion trends…
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TIMELESS TIME TELLERS
Our all-time favourite wrist-worthy ladies’ watches Like a Fendi Baguette bag or a Volkswagen Beetle, there are some things that remain firmly in the public’s mind, sparking instant brand recognition. These are game changers in the industry that become perennial favourites through the years. Watches are no different. These iconic ladies’ timepieces are either instantly…
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Security Made Easy
It’s all about convenience, security and peace of mind at Vault@268 The reason for starting Vault@268 was simple – to give people the power over their valuables, even when they’re safely deposited. Given the restrictions presented by safe deposit boxes in banks, where the client is bound by operating hours and the availability of personnel,…
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The Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2019
The Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2019 (SIJE) is recognised as the largest and the most sustainable jewellery show in Singapore to date. Each year some 250 jewellers from more than 25 countries including contingents of jewellers from Italy, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Lebanon, Australia, USA, UAE and Poland. The staggering…
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DOES IT SPARK JOY?
Young By Dilys’ encourages us to be mindful with our jewellery Inspired by the master of organisation and tidying up, Marie Kondo, up-and-coming fine jewellery brand Young By Dilys’ challenges us to ‘declutter’ our jewellery boxes and keep only pieces that bring joy and positivity in our daily life. Do we buy jewellery because it…
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BACK TO HUE
Vibrant and colourful ensembles, with diamonds, of course, are back at this year’s Golden Globes A stark contrast to last year’s Golden Globes — where celebrities donned mostly all-black ensembles in support of Time’s Up’s initiative against gender inequality and abuse of power in the industry — this year, A-listers embraced vibrant colours once again…
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DAZZLING DUBAI
A peek at this opulent city’s jewellery hubs To say that Dubai is a major shopping destination is an understatement. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the streets of this opulent city to shop for subtle additions to their jewellery collection, as well as for exclusive jewellery fit for grand occasions. From its traditional…